Recruitment Consultant

The Best Connection Employment Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Bonus payments

Training & development

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Employee discounts

Supportive team

Mentorship

Free Parking

Career progression

Warm desk

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting a Recruitment Consultant to join our Carlisle team. You will manage the full 360 recruitment cycle, build strong relationships with clients and candidates, and drive new business through telephone sales and client visits.

Strong communication and a proactive, sales-driven mindset are essential. This role offers clear progression, an uncapped earning potential with commission, and excellent training within a supportive, employee-owned company culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or sales is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Motivation to earn and develop in a target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full 360 recruitment cycle.
• Developing relationships with new and existing clients.
• Generating new business through telephone sales and client visits.
• Advertising vacancies and attracting candidates.
• Interviewing, screening and assessing applicants.
• Matching candidates to suitable job opportunities.
• Managing client accounts and providing recruitment solutions.
• Building and maintaining a strong candidate database.
• Working towards sales targets with support.

Skills

Communication

Sales ability

Organised

Fast-paced

Proactive

Learning mindset

Job description

Ref 31117 Location The Best Connection | Carlisle | CA1 2EE Employment type Full-time Closing date 25/12/2026 Description

Recruitment Consultant

Location: Carlisle Ref: 31117 Salary: £27,000 basic salary, rising to £28,000 after 12 months OTE: £29,000 - £30,000 in your first year

No Recruitment Experience? No Problem.

Are you ambitious, motivated and looking for a career with excellent earning potential and genuine progression opportunities?

The Best Connection, one of the UK's leading employee-owned recruitment companies, is looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join our successful team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business where hard work is recognised, career progression is encouraged and no two days are ever the same.

What You'll Earn

• £27,000 basic salary
• Rising to £28,000 after 12 months
• First year earnings of £29,000 - £30,000 including commission
• Uncapped earning potential as your career develops

Benefits

30 days annual leave including bank holidays

Rising to 33 days after one year's service

Employee-owned company with potential tax-free annual bonus payments

Industry-leading training and development programme

Level 3 Recruiter Qualification

Structured career progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discounts on hotels, insurance, energy bills and more

Supportive team environment

Ongoing mentorship from experienced recruitment professionals

Additional branch-specific benefits:

• Free Parking.
• Positive culture with a great experienced team.
• Warm desk.

About the Role

As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll manage the full recruitment process while building relationships with both clients and candidates.

Duties include:

• Managing the full 360 recruitment cycle
• Developing relationships with new and existing clients
• Generating new business through telephone sales and client visits
• Advertising vacancies and attracting candidates
• Interviewing, screening and assessing applicants
• Matching candidates to suitable job opportunities
• Managing client accounts and providing recruitment solutions
• Building and maintaining a strong candidate database
• Working towards realistic sales and performance targets with full support

What We’re Looking For

We're interested in people with:

• Excellent communication skills
• Confidence speaking to customers and candidates
• A positive and proactive attitude
• Strong organisational skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Motivation to learn and develop
• A strong work ethic and desire to succeed

Previous experience in recruitment, sales, customer service, business development, retail, hospitality or administration would be advantageous but is not essential.

A full UK driving licence may be required for client visits.

Why Join The Best Connection?

For more than 30 years, we've helped businesses find great people and helped people find great jobs. Our success is built on developing our employees and rewarding performance.

If you're looking for a long-term career with training, support, progression and excellent earning potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, Office Based.